I wish I had known of Mattie years ago...but he died when I was 5. I am currently reading "Messenger." If you watch me read it, you may see me smile to all his funny pranks he did or with a sad look for all the bad things that happened, but the book is amazing. No one can ever forget Mattie.
I fell in love with this little boy when I first saw him as the MDA youth spokesman the 1st year and prayed that somehow a miracle would be in his lifetime. It was the first year I called in a pledge he inspired me so much. I cried when he died like I had lost a child of my own. jeni I honor you for the gift of your precious little boy that you shared with us and aloowed us all to be touched and moved by a true angel. May god bless you
Such extrordinary young person. Every day we live, we should try not to take for granted who this bright young boy was. Mattie was a hero figure to many people including myself because he truly looked at death as a new begining instead of an ending. Rest in peace my friend.
Jeni.Wow what an amazing young man Mattie is.I heard about your books through Anna Taylor,I shall definatly be getting "Messenger" I shall then buy all the others as I have 3 children Jamie 20,Nadine 13and Aaron 11(who suffers from Autism),and I feel that Matties poems will teach and touch them in a way that they understand.Mattie touched my life just from watching a short film.
Bless you Mattie,You can look down from Heaven and know that you HAVE made a difference to this world,by being you xx
What a extraordinary little boy--with an extraordinary intellect, heart and love --to share to the entire world. His work on earth will far exceed his 13 years we were blessed with!
Thank you, MDA, for posting this video. And thank you to all who support MDA. Mattie's life story now available in a book called "Messenger: The Legacy of Mattie J.T. Stepanek and Heartsongs." Filled with the 'behind the scenes' day to day life of Mattie... with fire fighters, with MDA, with family and friends, in the hospital and at home... the simple stories of wit and wisdom and sadness and hope that led to a powerful legacy of peace.
Make the commitment now, Let's make history this upcoming Labor day in honor of many of our heroes, the people on the front lines who are dealing with the over 40 neuromuscular diseases who want to have one wish: To live without sickness and to be free from it. This Labor day weekend, Join the biggest stars of stage, screen, tv and music, to unite with Jerry Lewis in the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor day Telethon. Let's be the change that we want to be call: 1-800-FIGHT-MD. And say: "We are here!"
MY HERO
SUNMAYDEN518 6 months ago
I wish I had known of Mattie years ago...but he died when I was 5. I am currently reading "Messenger." If you watch me read it, you may see me smile to all his funny pranks he did or with a sad look for all the bad things that happened, but the book is amazing. No one can ever forget Mattie.
JaneGodsAuthor 8 months ago
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DaVID007008 9 months ago in playlist Mattie Stepanek
I fell in love with this little boy when I first saw him as the MDA youth spokesman the 1st year and prayed that somehow a miracle would be in his lifetime. It was the first year I called in a pledge he inspired me so much. I cried when he died like I had lost a child of my own. jeni I honor you for the gift of your precious little boy that you shared with us and aloowed us all to be touched and moved by a true angel. May god bless you
barbnearl 1 year ago
Such extrordinary young person. Every day we live, we should try not to take for granted who this bright young boy was. Mattie was a hero figure to many people including myself because he truly looked at death as a new begining instead of an ending. Rest in peace my friend.
phreshian 1 year ago
The most beautiful child ever!! Mattie is a heartsong and my favorite one at that/
briansky10 1 year ago 5
Jeni.Wow what an amazing young man Mattie is.I heard about your books through Anna Taylor,I shall definatly be getting "Messenger" I shall then buy all the others as I have 3 children Jamie 20,Nadine 13and Aaron 11(who suffers from Autism),and I feel that Matties poems will teach and touch them in a way that they understand.Mattie touched my life just from watching a short film.
Bless you Mattie,You can look down from Heaven and know that you HAVE made a difference to this world,by being you xx
piggy20009 1 year ago 2
What a extraordinary little boy--with an extraordinary intellect, heart and love --to share to the entire world. His work on earth will far exceed his 13 years we were blessed with!
kd5hms63 1 year ago
Thank you, MDA, for posting this video. And thank you to all who support MDA. Mattie's life story now available in a book called "Messenger: The Legacy of Mattie J.T. Stepanek and Heartsongs." Filled with the 'behind the scenes' day to day life of Mattie... with fire fighters, with MDA, with family and friends, in the hospital and at home... the simple stories of wit and wisdom and sadness and hope that led to a powerful legacy of peace.
Jeni Stepanek ("Mattie's mom").
jenistepanek 1 year ago
We miss Mattie at the Annual IAFF Softball Tournament in P.G. MD
rfd177 1 year ago
Make the commitment now, Let's make history this upcoming Labor day in honor of many of our heroes, the people on the front lines who are dealing with the over 40 neuromuscular diseases who want to have one wish: To live without sickness and to be free from it. This Labor day weekend, Join the biggest stars of stage, screen, tv and music, to unite with Jerry Lewis in the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor day Telethon. Let's be the change that we want to be call: 1-800-FIGHT-MD. And say: "We are here!"
Jerseysson27 1 year ago